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French Sports Minister Oudéa-Castéra condemned online harassment targeting defender Lucas Digne after he conceded a penalty in the World Cup semi-final against Spain. She stated that such online violence is completely unacceptable in sports and society, and emphasized France's commitment to fighting discrimination. The minister also commented on Kylian Mbappé's potential to win the Ballon d'Or and discussed the possibility of France jointly bidding with Germany to host a future World Cup, noting France's experience hosting major events like the 2030 Winter Olympics.
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Hupu, July 24 — French Sports Minister Oudéa-Castéra recently shared an anecdote involving the French national team ahead of the World Cup in an interview with French media. She stated that Kylian Mbappé is fully capable of competing for this year's Ballon d'Or. She also condemned the online harassment targeting French defender Lucas Digne.
Cyberbullying Condemned
French defender Lucas Digne committed a foul in the penalty area during the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, resulting in a penalty for the opposition. He subsequently faced a barrage of insults on social media. Oudéa-Castéra condemned these acts of cyberbullying.
"Today, we fight all forms of discrimination and violence. France has always been deeply committed to this. This kind of online harassment is completely unacceptable today, whether in sports or in society as a whole. We must resolutely combat all forms of discrimination. The road is long, but we must keep going. We cannot abandon the fight against these vile acts just because the road ahead is long."
Potential France-Germany World Cup Bid
Other topics covered in the interview included the possibility of France jointly bidding to host the World Cup with Germany. Nearly 40 years have passed since the World Cup was held in France in 1998.
"I have not yet been consulted on this, but it has been in the air for some time and aligns with the policy of hosting major international sports events. This is also an important part of the sports economy development policy we are promoting in France. France hosts a major international sports event every year, with the 2030 Winter Olympics being the highlight. Since 2024, we have accumulated professional experience that the world envies. We generally support the hosting of all major international sports events in France."
Source: Le Parisien
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